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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.83, 23,588.70 and 4,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.83, 23,588.70 and 4,632.50 is: 6,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.83 : 23,588.70 = 4,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.83/23,588.70 = 4,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.83x = 23,588.70 × 4,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.83x = 109,274,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,274,723.30/15,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.74

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